Draw 50 Monsters: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Creeps, Superheroes, Demons, Dragons, Nerds, Ghouls, Giants, Vampires, Zombies, and Other Scary Creatures

Draw 50

by Lee J. Ames

Lee Ames has come up with 50 creepy creatures  that young people can learn to draw.

An American  Bookseller Pick of the Lists.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, How To, Drawing, Childrens

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Juliette · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have about 25 of the "Draw 50" books for my classroom. My middle school students really enjoy them on "Free Art Friday", which is a choice-based, open studio day my students can earn based on excellent studio work during the week. These vintage "how to draw" books are fun, easy to follow, and charming. This monster book happens to be my favorite one out of the series.

[melhara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book consists of step-by-step instructions (using pencil strokes instead of words) on how to sketch and draw monsters and other creatures.

I'm not sure I consider Darth Vader, Yoda, Jaws (the shark), Hercules, etc. as monsters or "other scary creatures"...also some of the strokes seem arbitrary and really random, with no explanation as to what they're for or why the were necessary.

Overall though, I still managed to draw all 50 monsters and they turned out pretty well.
For example:


I also posted a few reels and picture of my sketches on my Instagram, which you check out here, here, and here.

[Mr. Cody · Rating 5 out of 5]

A childhood classic rediscovered! This book is what got me into drawing. Twenty-some years later, it still has a certain charm to it.

[Paula Greenfield]

The books by Lee j. Ames are a great help for people who want to learn to draw.

[Samyy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute little step by step guide to draw little monsters and ghouls. There were some cute ones that I can’t wait to draw. I can’t say how well the guides will help, but they seem thorough.

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Draw 50 Monsters: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Creeps, Superheroes, Demons, Dragons, Nerds, Ghouls, Giants, Vampires, Zombies, and Other Scary Creatures, by Lee J. Ames
Fun and fast way to do sketch outlines ***

[Theresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Draw 50 Monsters: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Creeps, Superheroes, Demons, Dragons, Nerds, Ghouls, Giants, Vampires, Zombies, and Other Scary Creatures
Ames, Lee J.
a good drawing instruction book for kids

[Abraham Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

good biginners book of drawing.